The Michigan sophomore point guard was named to The Associated Press' All-American team, he was selected as a preseason All-Big Ten performer and he's landed on watch lists for both the Wooden and Naismith Awards.

On Thursday, he got more high marks -- this time in the comparison department.

"Paul and Burke are both very smooth and efficient point guards that get teammates involved and have a great feel and excellent basketball IQ," Rankin wrote. "Both are composed under pressure and attack under control, resulting in a high level of consistent production. They both take care of the ball and when they gamble, they usually come out ahead and make the defense pay.

"Defensively, they are both solid on and off the ball. They are alert and will slide over in help and take a momentum changing charge."

Rankin -- who spent 14 years as an assistant coach in the Big 12, SEC and the MAC -- goes on to compare Burke and Paul from a size, skill set and intangibles perspective.

Interestingly enough, Burke spent time with Paul this summer as a participant in the NBA point guard's elite guard summer camp.

So, what do you think? Does Trey Burke remind you of Chris Paul? Or someone else?